Tips: Keys to finding a job

Mar. 20, 2014

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• Develop an effective resume and cover letter. A good resume should communicate skills and accomplishments, and help open doors for an interview. Customize your resume to match the qualifications of the job opening.

• Seek assistance from local job/career centers.

• Decide what type of jobs are a great fit. Identify your interests, talents, strengths and skills. Find job opportunities in the region that match your interests and skill level.

• Make sure your online profiles on Facebook, Linkedin and other social media sites are professional.

• Search the Internet for job opportunities using websites like Jobcenterofwisconsin.com, Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com, Linkedin.com, Facebook.com and Monster.com. Wisconsin Technical College graduates and students can tap into Wisconsintechconnect.com. Check individual company websites, as many companies will only list jobs on their websites.

• Connect with companies, friends, family and former associates. More than 70 percent of jobs are filled through connections. Your future employer is more likely to hire you if a valued employee recommends you and knows of your character and work.

• Persistence, perseverance and creativity are your key assets in carrying out a successful job search.